I have great respect for Soke Thomas and the master teachers at the dojo. My children, particularly…read moremy son, have grown tremendously in the year they've been studying there. Not only does he have a chance to focus his energy physically, but he is learning self discipline and respect, and as a parent, I have gained an additional support system.

I've enjoyed this karate school ever since we joined. My kids started in May 2025. I sat through…read moreevery practice I could and saw the love and consideration they had for their students. I also witnessed how they stay true to the tradition of Okinawain Karate. My kids were taught every skill needed for every task. Every practice they contained so much knowledge. I was blown away. I had surgery on my ankle in July 2025 and at the end of August 2025 they welcomed me into class and it was one of the greatest decisions I've ever made. I've learned so much and just continue to learn over and over again. The focus they've given me and the understanding they've given me of Okinawain Karate is mind blowing. This school has brought so much to my family and they have all became part of our family. Words can't even describe the gratitude I have for them. They are so compassionate, meet you where your at, and bring you up from there. I would highly recommend this school. It would be one of the best decisions you could ever make. Thank you for reading! Have a wonderful day and may God bless you and your families!

I waited about 6 months after first looking into this place before signing my 5 year old some up…read morefor his first class. I was hesitant because he's pretty adhd and have had a struggle in school. I've been looking into activities to help him focus and things that could build his confidenc. I called and talked to two people that understood my concer of having a student that has a hard time with direction, and what I was looking for for him. They assured me they work a lot on discipline and focus, and even have seen 180 with kids like him. Well we were asked to leave in the first 20 minutes of his first class. They had helpers and did try to get him to redirect into class and not run around. But they chose to send him out before he was done and told me he might benefit from private lessons. I feel they could have recommended that over the phone when I was going to through my concerns and probably would have liked to try that first if they encouraged it for kids in his situation, that I was very upfront about. It was embarrassing and devastated my kid. I'll find some one that won't give up on him, but not this place and not today I guess.

I paid for karate for my niece and nephew for years. Brought them to practice etc…read more.. Tony (owner) then signed a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that he'd never met me. We asked him in writing to right this wrong. My SIL removes them from karate because they were mean to her ! Not only does he not teach the basics that he professes about telling the truth, showing up he then lies about it. Please make sure you know what training and resources are available if you send your kids to their camps or after school activities. They are not a licensed daycare provider but advertise as such. (I have picture proof that i can share upon request) I'm sure tony will try to have this removed and get his "cult" to respond. I have many parents, grandparents etc that upon calling Tony out have been attacked by his cult following. Feel free to message me for details or with questions about his unethical practices and his refusal to fix his wrongs. I picked this place, paid for the services and he doesn't deserve anyone else to have the same fate that we did. If Tony rights his wrongs I'll update this as truth is important!

This review is WAY overdue! We were with FMAA from Oct 2017 - June 2022. My boys loved it and one…read morehas exceeded so much because of the confidence he built from FMAA. He developed leadership skills and still values the 5 tenets of TKD. It's been a year since we moved out of state and he still practices poomsae moves / self defense moves, he learned from FMAA, randomly around the house. We miss FMAA /Mr&Mrs Sauers. We tried other schools here but we can not find another school that holds the same values as FMAA! (We joke and say FMAA is like Miyagi Do and the other school is like Cobra Kai). I love how FMAA gets involved with the community and teaches the importance of community service. The summer camp often left the boys exhausted when they were younger and they also had fun with the demo team at the nearby festivals. Give them a chance!

FMAA is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo! All of the teachers there care about the people they…read moreteach. They spend the time to make sure everyone gets what they need. They aren't afraid to give tough love too, which I, as a parent, appreciate because sometimes that's what a child needs. They also offer lots of classes which makes it very flexible and easy to work around other commitments! I highly recommend them!

This has been a great dojo for our kid - Sensei Eric is amazing with the kids…read more Definitely recommend.

We've been training for about a year now and have nothing but great things to say about Karate…read moreWest. Staff is amazing, scheduling is easy with multiple classes and the ability to switch between class times if needed to accommodate life's challenges. Recommend this to anyone who asks

I wanted to get the kids out of the house and into doing something that energizes them and builds…read moreconfidence and skills. I saw an ad and tried it out. It wasnt a free trial per se. I ended up paying for a months worth and included the robe. They are pretty nice here and professional. They have a variety of classes during the weekdays. After about a month, they can tested and go up in belt rankings. The parking lot can be busy. There's a place to sit for the parents/guardians. For the beginners, the class is 45min and 1 hr for advanced.

excellence across the board. the balance of teaching on mind, body & spirit alike is what makes…read morethis place great. more than an after school activity to burn energy & even more than simply a class in defense. fairwood martial arts is focused on molding the next generation into confident, kind, patient & capable people. we found an ad/coupon (cant remember) for a free trial class when my daughter was 4 & were so impressed that we have been going multiple times a week for 3 years straight now. highly recommend & often say that if you had to choose one extracurricular, this should be it.

2 kids, completely different personalities. Our oldest loves to try new sports, the youngest not so…read moremuch. Our oldest is a purple belt and has competed in a tournament in Tacoma and got first place in his form in his age. He continues to excel and learn. We set up 2 intro classes for our youngest, one on one with her and Sensei. She was excited after them, then we got to the group classes and she was scared and didn't want to do it. We kept at it and every time Sensei would ask her for help getting things to keep her active. FINALLY he got her to play a game and she fell in line right after with the rest of the kids!! She didn't even realize she was now doing things with the class but she did it!! I can't tel you how proud of herself she was when she got home and so were we (Mom, Dad, and big brother) but the way Sensei works with these kids is just mind blowing! I suggest Aspire Karate for anyone looking for another option to sports for their kids, or themselves. OSS

Sensei Trace is very skilled, has top notch pedagogy, and a great attitude towards all his students…read moreboth young and old. I recently got back into training since stopping 15 years ago and chose to join Aspire, and I look forward to learning more. Great Shotokan school.

I recently joined this YMCA and have had a great experience thus far. They have kind and caring…read morestaff, well-maintained facilities, and a wide range of activities for everyone in the family. They have a huge gym, both lap and activity pool (including lazy river and splash pad area, a big hit for kids), and a wide variety of classes, many of which are included in your membership fee. The Gordon Family YMCA is a great asset to the community!

Absolutely appalled at this location Many people pushed out…read moreof RV parks and homes and all they were asked for was showers and they let a handful do this but then told no one could any longer. After working with Gordon Trucking drivers, dispatchers and doing business with them over 30 years, this just appalled me. Good riddens YMCA.

I've known Keith Sensei off and on since 2006 or so and refer anybody looking for real karate to…read morehis dojo. He's a super nice guy, and cares about his student's growth. I used to be an instructor & fighter myself but had to stop due to military injuries and wish more instructors were as friendly as Keith is; the problem is a lot of karate instructors have huge egos and encourage their students to worship them. The other problem is most karate in the USA is "kroddy" that won't work in a real fight. Now that Keith is associated with Tom Callahan and a great network of other dojo around the world I can't wait to see how his Dojo & students grow! Osu!

Best place in Seattle to learn traditional Kyokushin Karate! Everyone works very hard, Sensei has…read morebeen teaching many years and is excellent with all age ranges. Don't miss sparring class on Saturday!

At this exceptional taekwondo academy, my kids discover new skills, build confidence, and have a…read moreblast, making it an integral part of their weekly routine.

USMAC is a great activity for kids! My son loves the tumwater location. He has a blast and I love…read morethat they are teaching respect and to listen to adults!